Practice Nurse

An opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our excellent clinical team at Weaverham Surgery.

We are looking for a registered nurse with primary care experience with up to date skills inthe full range of practice nursing services. This position is part-time.

A nurse with extended skills that includes cervical smear taking, chronic disease management (Respiratory disease& Diabetes specifically) is essential for the right candidate.

• Injections and immunisations (including childhood and adult vaccinations)
• Undertake cervical screening in line with NHS Cervical Screening Programme guidance
• Management of chronic diseases such as:
• Asthma
• COPD
• Diabetes
• Coronary heart disease
• Carry out health checks and screening programmes (e.g. NHS Health Checks)
• Provide travel health advice and vaccinations.
• Support contraception services, including pill checks.
• Recognise, assess, and refer patients with deteriorating health or safeguarding concerns
• Promote healthy lifestyles including smoking cessation, weight management, and physical activity
• Provide advice on diet, exercise, and disease prevention
• Support self-management of long-term conditions

Weaverham Surgery is a NHS general practice based in Weaverham, Cheshire, providing high-quality, person-centered primary care services for patients in Weaverham and surrounding areas such as Hartford, Cuddington, Crowton, Acton Bridge and Sandiway. The practice serves a population of around 7,000 registered patients.

• Experience in a GP practice setting Experience of working within a nursing team.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration Relevant experience working in primary care or transferable clinical experience.
• Practice Nurse qualification, Cytology training, Immunisation and vaccination training, Chronic disease management qualifications.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.